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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #492 (2012) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Faithfulness of God First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not, As thou hast been thou for ever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed thy hand hath provided, Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #151a (1786) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #151a (1790) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #153a (1786) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #153b (1786) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

A blessed Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153a (1790) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Blest are the souls that hear and know Lyrics: 1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound! Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name; His righteousness exalts their hope, And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives; Israel, thy king forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. Scripture: Psalm 89:15-18 Languages: English

Christ's mediatorial Kingdom; or, his divine and human Nature

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #153b (1790) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Hear what the Lord in vision said Lyrics: 1 Hear what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known: "Sinners, behold your help is laid "On my almighty Son. 2 Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race: His head my holy oil o'erflows, With full supplies of grace. 3 High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better king; My arm shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 My truth shall guard him in his way With mercy by his side; While in my name o'er earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his father and his God, He shall forever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I'll support my son. 6 My first-born son array'd in grace, At my right hand shall sit, Beneath him angels know their place, And monarchs at his feet. 7 My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long. Scripture: Psalm 89:19-29 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #154a (1786) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down; 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

The Covenant of Grace unchangeable; or, Affliction without Rejection

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #154a (1790) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race Lyrics: 1 Yet (saith the Lord) if David's race, The children of my son, Should break my laws, abuse my grace And tempt mine anger down. 2 Their sins I'll visit with the rod, And make their folly smart; But I'll not cease to be their God, Nor from my truth depart. 3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke, But keep my grace in mind; And what eternal love hath spoke, Eternal truth shall bind. 4 Once have I sworn (I need no more) And pledg'd my holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure To David and his race. 5 The sun shall see his offspring rise And spread from sea to sea, Long as he travels round the skies To give the nations day. 5 Sure as the moon that rules the night His kingdom shall endure, Till the fix'd laws of shade and light Shall be observ'd no more. Scripture: Psalm 89:30-46 Languages: English

The Covenant made with Christ; or, The true David

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #160 (1786) Topics: Faithfulness Of God; Faithfulness Of God First Line: Forever shall my song record Lyrics: 1 Forever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth forever stand Like heaven establish'd by his hand. 2 Thus to his Son he sware and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live; "Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king, thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 "There’s none of all my sons above "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare? 5 "David, my servant, whom I chose, "To guard my flock, to crush my foes; "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her saviour and her king: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English